Lady Gaga shaved part of her head as a tribute to close friend and photographer Terry Richardson’s mother. The popstar has become known for supporting her fans and friends who are going through tough times and this brave act was no exception.

“I did it for u Terry,” the pop star wrote on Twitter, showing off a bald triangle on the back of her head. “I’m sorry about ure mommy.

Richardson — famous shutterbug of the stars — announced his mother’s death Wednesday on his blog.

“R.I.P. Annie Lomax, My Mom 1938 – 2012,” he wrote, after posting several photographs of his mother in the ICU, as well as a bouquet of flowers and a note that read, “I Love You Mom, Get Some Rest And Feel Better.”

Terry Richardson, photographer who’s mother passed away

Apparently the “Terry” Gaga was speaking to, is longtime friend and renowned photographer, Terry Richardson. Tuesday on his Tumblr, Richardson announced that his mother had died. In 2011, Terry published a book called Lady Gaga X Terry Richardson, a photobook of all of his images of Gaga.